The Buddy Bench (Confetti Kids #8)
By Gwendolyn Hudson Hooks
Illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez
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Paperback: $10.95
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View the Teacher's GuideFive friends from diverse backgrounds learn how to navigate common childhood challenges, new experiences, and the world around them in the realistic and kid-friendly Confetti Kids early chapter books.
In this story, Padma is excited about meeting new people at school. Making friends comes easily to her, but she soon discovers that it can be hard for others. When she notices a boy sitting by himself every day, Padma enlists her friends to create a buddy bench, where kids can go if they ever feel lonely and want a friend.
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Gwendolyn Hudson Hooks - Author
GWENDOLYN HOOKS is the author of Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas, which received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children. Thanks to her Air Force dad, she grew up in Texas and Washington in the United States, and in Italy. After teaching middle school math, Hooks decided to follow her passion and write books for children. Hooks lives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with her husband. Please visit her website at gwendolynhooks.com.
Shirley Ng-Benitez
SHIRLEY NG-BENITEZ is a children's book illustrator who creates art using watercolor, gouache, pencil, and digital techniques. She also loves to make 3-D creatures from clay and fabric. She lives in the Bay Area of California with her husband, their two daughters, and their pup. Please visit her website at shirleyngbenitez.com and follow her on social media at @shirleysillos.
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ISBN
Hardcover: 9781620145715
Paperback: 9781620145722
Guided Reading:
IInterest Level:
Grades PreK - 2Reading Level:
Grades 1 - 1Themes
Childhood Experiences and Memories, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Diversity, Emergent, Empathy/Compassion, Friendship, Kindness/Caring, Multiethnic interest, Sharing & Giving
Part of These Collections
Confetti Kids Series Collection, Bebop English Guided Reading Level I, Summer Reading Collection PreK-2, Emergent English,
